Okaloosa County’s black leaders called for the dismissal of a county deputy who circulated a tongue-in-cheek “hunting guide” that detailed ways to hunt and kill blacks.

Wives of the Krewe of Bowlegs enjoyed an afternoon punch party, hosted by Krewe Queen Donna Jean Trum, at the home of the then-current Captain Billy Bowlegs, Walter Ruckel.

20 years ago – 1996

With the release of state population figures for 1995, Crestview was recognized as the fastest-growing city in Okaloosa County. It was also the second-largest of the county’s nine incorporated areas. The first was Fort Walton Beach.

Two local couples were bringing the Toughlove parent support organization to Okaloosa County.

10 years ago – 2006

The Florida Division of Forestry conducted perhaps the largest prescribed burn to date, spanning 7,500 in the 190,000-acre Blackwater River State Forest.

The Walton County Economic Development Council hired a new director to replace Tom Powell, who resigned. Robert Smith was set to start the job, which paid about $65,000 a year.

5 years ago – 2011

Without the funding from a third $25 million grant from BP, plans were scrapped to bring in political comedians Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert.

Zach Bartleson, a senior at Niceville, captured the state title in the 215-pound weight class, winning his final match 5-2, to end the season 49-1 and No. 1 in the state.

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